Aquascape Tutorial: HUGE XL Paludarium / Vivarium Flooded Rainforest Build (How To: Step By Step)

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Aquascape Tutorial: HUGE XL Paludarium / Vivarium Flooded Rainforest Build (How To: Step By Step)
So this has taken me about 2 weeks to put together but I'm now really happy to bring you the full build. Once everything has matured a bit more I will be adding in the amphibians as well :D
Big thank you to Exo Terra for providing us with this paludarium and the other 2 still left to build
Timestamps:
1:37 - Background build
7:10 - Lighting
8:49 - Terrestrial plants
10:54 - Water section begins
16:31 - Filtration
19:45 - Aquatic plants
22:36 - Adding fish
25:12 - Finished result
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@MDFishTanks 3 жыл бұрын

So this has taken me about 2 weeks to put together but I'm now really happy to bring you the full build. Once everything has matured a bit more I will be adding in the amphibians as well :D Big thank you to Exo Terra for providing us with this paludarium and the other 2 still left to build Timestamps: 1:37 Background build 7:10 Lighting 8:49 Terrestrial plants 10:54 Water section begins 16:31 Filtration 19:45 Aquatic plants 22:36 Adding fish 25:12 Finished result

@smokingsalmon 3 жыл бұрын

MD Fish Tanks don’t forget to make time stamps for all your children’s appearances. The stars of the channel

@CrazyAquariumGuy 3 жыл бұрын

Another amazing video. Thanks mate🎩👊

@shaughnmarieturner9128 3 жыл бұрын

This is feckin’ gorgeous. Great work. 😍 I’m in love.

@joebob8457 3 жыл бұрын

MD please add some moss it will look amazing Above ground

@lifewithcats5446 3 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to seeing the update :)

@craigsmart1986 3 жыл бұрын

For a first attempt at a vivarium that's astounding

@MDFishTanks 3 жыл бұрын

thanks very much...planning the next one already lol.

@craigsmart1986 3 жыл бұрын

@@MDFishTanks I'm gonna guess this one's for red eyed tree frogs 😄 checkout serpadesigns KZfaq channel if you haven't already (you probably have)

@AD-uz3pf 3 жыл бұрын

Craig Smart I knew he was gonna add frogs

@corvina_y 3 жыл бұрын

@@craigsmart1986 gold dust day gecko would be amazing I don't really see a lot of people keeping them recently

@frogpalpeeper4249 3 жыл бұрын

This entire hobby would come to a screeching halt, world-wide, without expanding foam.

@definitelynotyuribezmenov7611 3 жыл бұрын

Or silicon or aquarium glue

@definitelynotyuribezmenov7611 3 жыл бұрын

They can use rope or cable tie too tho

@eoincollins1883 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely,I use that and a product called tec 7.

@katielewis4591 Жыл бұрын

I’m doing research on these, and was just thinking that

@JasperAndKayla 5 күн бұрын

Ive never used expanding foam... but I want to 😏

@ethanhu3236 3 жыл бұрын

Hey MD, I think you could add some leaf litter to the “water part” of the paludarium, I think it will look even more natural!

@louisarron3599 3 жыл бұрын

I agree adding leaves with elevate the water section and make it look more natural

@MDFishTanks 3 жыл бұрын

yeah nice Idea ethan.

@luxuriantten1854 3 жыл бұрын

@@MDFishTanks And also some on the substrate to make the two come together :)

@Lloyds-Aquatics 3 жыл бұрын

If you wanted to keep the water clear you could cover any leaves in clear sealant to prevent tannins from being released into it.. bit fiddly but you gets the best look imo

@irishmanbd8447 3 жыл бұрын

@@Lloyds-Aquatics tannins are actually good for the fish. I'd leave it.

@kishb4609 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe you might want to drill some holes into the plant cups so water isn't just sitting in there so you'll have some drainage

@irishmanbd8447 3 жыл бұрын

You should get a fogger and misting system for it.

@demarcusball3891 3 жыл бұрын

He needs to asap

@demarcusball3891 3 жыл бұрын

It will be a different world if he gets one

@aaqilian5.085 Жыл бұрын

You paying for it, you bellend? Mm? Thought not. 🖕🏾

@blablabla14ish 3 жыл бұрын

this is art.

@joshthomas2841 3 жыл бұрын

MD you’re easily my favourite fishtuber.

@lukexx8385 3 жыл бұрын

You definitely need to to an aqascape contest with your children 😂

@MDFishTanks 3 жыл бұрын

wont be long and I think they will be more into it.

@brandonsaquariumsandterrar8985 3 жыл бұрын

He would probably be beaten lol

@lucasc3502 3 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad you made a proper paludarium, and didn’t just use only the old background and a couple plants!

@thatguy1733 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love what you do and the “ART” you create. I don’t consider you to be an aquarist, but rather an Artist.

@hollymarcroft6298 Жыл бұрын

Not only are you awesome and talented, your family makes a WONDERFUL addition to your filming! Love to see them involved. GREAT BUILD!!

@pedrofigueiredo4878 3 жыл бұрын

I usually like the video at the end, but that cute little baby made me like right away. Nice escape too!

@danielcain5003 2 жыл бұрын

Give him 10k extra like for the smiling baby. 🤗

@eddieington6243 3 жыл бұрын

You have such a beautiful family MD. Nice to see Mrs.MD's cameo appearance. Love it when the boys make an appearance too. Hope the inhabitants are tree frogs, they're so pretty.

@definitelynotyuribezmenov7611 3 жыл бұрын

Bearded dragons. Not bad either now

@flonkas Жыл бұрын

My tanks have always been so simple. This is my first time building somethibg like this, MD, I’m following your video from the start. I’m almost complete. My whole family is astounded with how it looks, I know they were thinking that I could never make something like this. You gave me all the confidence, thank you

@FrankGarnerquadpcer 3 жыл бұрын

md! cmon! the babies! let them stay. we luv seeing them. :)

@marypaigeflynn4512 3 жыл бұрын

First off.. I have to say it...the doodles... They are growing... Beautiful children MD...❤️🤗 This really gave you an opportunity to show off your creativity... And WOW!. THE BACKGROUND TURNED OUT AMAZING!! The terrestrial plants look so soooo good!!! Every step of the build was easy to understand! I think maximum excitement wasn't just for you! I know I've been excited to see this and boy did you bring it! This is going to be so much fun to watch as this matures! It looks very natural!! It was so exciting to see your imagination amd hard work bring us this beautiful build!! The endlers were a perfect addition!! It is so cool!!! Absolute 🔥👍 Thank you so much for sharing this with us! ❤️🐟🌿🌱💯 Little baby Avrum is fighting hard.. day by day... We're waiting on MRI and EEG results... One incredible thing that happened is they allowed my daughter to hold him for the FIRST time last night... She needed that so much!!! And so did he!! He is a little miracle I really hope he wakes up soon.. thank you so much for asking and continued prayers for the little fella.. we need a miracle... And I really feel like one is being performed right now!!🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️ Much love MD from my family to yours!!!

@MDFishTanks 3 жыл бұрын

Hi mary. So pleased to hear that. I hope everything continues going well.

@meta.aesthetica 3 жыл бұрын

Someone's been watching Serpadesign 😂 awesome build mate!

@duncandonuts5268 3 жыл бұрын

The pots on the background were really smart!

@sanjitpasi5601 3 жыл бұрын

This looks absolutely amazing right now 😍 just imagine how beautiful this will look when everything is grown settled and mature

@Bisen222 3 жыл бұрын

first time i've seen anyone use the existing background for texture and dont just foam the whole thing, looks great :)

@katzolicious Жыл бұрын

coming here in 2023 as reccomended! perfect. You and Matt need to do another one of these in the new studio.

@jekaterinamedvecka7014 3 жыл бұрын

21:56 mate thats java moss :D

@chinchou012 3 жыл бұрын

Lamo I noticed that as well he put java fern instead of java moss too funny actually 🤣🤣🤣

@REscapes 3 жыл бұрын

Okay this is insane, when I set up my dart frog tank last year I was so happy and proud of it and then I see MD's first attempt at a terrarium and I'm like..... I need to redo mine... (If by chance this is for darts put something in the water for them to get out of they do fall in because they actually don't really like water, they can't actually swim)

@kakkernakker 3 жыл бұрын

Hahahah that first they were completely aquatic and now cant swim

@ItCantRainAllTheTime1988 Жыл бұрын

Lmao that’s funny

@malvin7764 3 жыл бұрын

can u make a video on the aquascape made from wat u found in the park or something near u :)

@MDFishTanks 3 жыл бұрын

People tend to get a bit funny about taking stuff directly from nature (but they are fine if you get from a shop....which is still taken from nature 🤣)

@bugass81 3 жыл бұрын

he did some where he found moss and rocks on the side of a road

@Ryan-cg4sp 3 жыл бұрын

Basically he's trying not to encourage it because it might not be legal where u are and some people may go overboard and completely ruin a certain spot in nature

@kwahanui 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos and builds are always really positve and joyful and easy to follow. That baby girl's smile though.💜💜💜

@jenniferdeleon7425 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing build!!! My 4 y/o daughter has a obsession with the frogs in the back yard to the point of us setting up a tank for her to put them in (the things we do for our kids)… but the hubs really wants to do something like this for her. Beautiful!

@altheagodhe1801 11 ай бұрын

Make another one now that you have more room !! So beautiful. Love from Canada❤

@timieboy15 3 жыл бұрын

You are an architect MD!

@ayanpal1 3 жыл бұрын

LOVED the setup! Really curious to see what amphibians will go in here. Super excited and eagerly waiting!

@lochlainngoss9123 3 жыл бұрын

Looking great! you should get some climbing plants like ficus pumila or Marcgravia to climb the background wall would look awesome :)

@MDFishTanks 3 жыл бұрын

ok thanks, I'll look into it.

@SquidgytheGreat 3 жыл бұрын

Incredible! SO GOOD to see someone from the UK doing videos like this! I'm in the middle of my first ever hard-scape for my vivarium for my tree frogs and this is such amazing inspiration! Big up from KENT!

@killergamingff6976 Жыл бұрын

This is one of the most beautiful things I've seen 😍

@goneviral6037 Жыл бұрын

Using the original background is a great ideas!

@AussieRic 3 жыл бұрын

Simply one word...."Awesome"

@JoaoGomes-ce4th 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing job MD, love the selection of plants.

@namelast8621 3 жыл бұрын

And it's nice seeing your wife helped you out

@cheeseblog Жыл бұрын

A joy to watch you create your masterpieces❗️

@elainedennehy6738 3 жыл бұрын

Love love love this. Just amazing.

@eoincollins1883 2 жыл бұрын

Still one of my favourite builds. Love it, inspired me to build my own

@l.chr.6653 3 жыл бұрын

Wauw! You totally blow my mind!! You have outdone yourself MD! It's so beautiful and what a lot of details you've created! I love your paludarium / flooded rainforest / fishtank build! :-) :-) :-)

@montanaaquarists3719 3 жыл бұрын

Great job MD! You'll need a mister for those plants and to help keep your water level right. Looks amazing!!!

@ginnykrudewig5697 3 жыл бұрын

Did anyone else read the “mind your own business” like the French taunter in Monty Python and the Holy Grail? Just me?

@eg92257 3 жыл бұрын

Ginny Krudewig not just you 😂

@s.a.m.simplified4598 3 жыл бұрын

I saw it to.

@bitt3rsweet790 3 жыл бұрын

Saw It Too HAHAHA

@MHAquaticsUK 3 жыл бұрын

Great one MD! Now I want this!

@MDFishTanks 3 жыл бұрын

haha. Do it!

@MHAquaticsUK 3 жыл бұрын

@@MDFishTanks well if MD said so...

@dylansworldofyoutube9030 2 жыл бұрын

That is the most BEAUTIFUL thing I've ever seen!

@fear2167 3 жыл бұрын

If you put plants in pots like that next time, you should put holes in the bottom of the pots so that the roots can grow out and cover things. It would look super nice’

@potatoboi6188 3 жыл бұрын

Those look like paper cups the roots will soon come out

@desijesi8450 3 жыл бұрын

That looks so beautiful! You are so underrated as an aquascaper ♥️

@mandyminshull2351 3 жыл бұрын

You’ve been watching Tanner and his amazing designs. Looks fabulous

@caro0303 3 жыл бұрын

Its absolutely stunning!!

@drdoolittlefishhobbyist6055 2 жыл бұрын

Off the chart mate. I love it.

@tanktanktank-oe3ic 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing, this is exactly what I did with my background. Cork, foam, silicone, then I did use the coco fibre. Awesome results and an inspiration!

@eoincollins1883 2 жыл бұрын

Same as that bud. That exo-terra is the job.

@calebtan750 3 жыл бұрын

You inspire so many of us! This is one sick build. Keep up the awesome work mate!

@mellissaedens6047 3 жыл бұрын

Stunning! I'm hoping to put something like this together with my big kids (8,6) this school year so we can raise tadpoles and learn about that lifecycle. Our neighborhood lake is full of California Tree Frogs/Pacific Chorus Frogs. Have to do more research but lovely inspiration! Have a fantastic weekend!

@VincentKearney1967 3 жыл бұрын

Great build and your kids are adorable! Thnx for the Video.

@DanielHernandez-uy5rk 3 жыл бұрын

If it’s red eyed tree frogs or glass frogs, that would be so amazing 😻

@cjy-yd5tr 3 жыл бұрын

I'm just going to say it... a crocodile fern would have been perfect in this build! If you ever need to replace any of the plants in it or if you do another tank you should consider it. It's a broader leaf fern and the pattern of the leaves looks like well a crocodile skin. Love you videos! Thanks for another great one :)

@s.a.m.simplified4598 3 жыл бұрын

Your little baby is so CUTE!

@kevinsellars7941 3 жыл бұрын

Wow that looks awesome especially for a first build 100/10

@zianesilvers6346 3 жыл бұрын

21:00 moss goals

@MrAnhGio 3 жыл бұрын

You are not a paludarium specialist. But I still support your work, that's passion

@stevecadman1630 3 жыл бұрын

Been looking forward to this video ever since I see it in the back ground lol I've been wanting to give this ago myself for ages but always put it off but now watching this I'm wanting to do it

@MDFishTanks 3 жыл бұрын

yeah its fun to do and very different

@stevecadman1630 3 жыл бұрын

@@MDFishTanks but it's all worth it in the end

@moirahair3845 3 жыл бұрын

Your an inspiration, absolutely marvellous, thank you.

@svandam853 3 жыл бұрын

Yes finaly is this video uploated! I'm very curious about the animal what is going into the palduarium!!! I love your channel and keep going with the great work you do!😃

@clydesmith1855 3 жыл бұрын

U so creative in making the changes u want. Love your video's. 🇿🇦

@OwenF1988 3 жыл бұрын

Looks awesome! Once you get your other livestock you’ll need to get a cleanup crew to control the terrestrial waste. Springtails are great for this and for mould control. You should look up Serpa Design’s video on clean-up crews and springtails for this type of setup! Can’t wait to watch your paludarium grow and mature into a fully functioning ecosystem!

@aaqilian5.085 Жыл бұрын

You got a lot of commands there don’t ya chump? Mr unsolicited advice guy, they call you don’t they? 🖕🏾

@btdarterschannel112 3 жыл бұрын

You nailed it!! That setup is stunning!! 😃🐟🌿🌱💦👍

@serenadominguez974 3 жыл бұрын

Packing in the polyurethane foam was really satisfying

@masterchock328 3 жыл бұрын

Looks awesome! Looking forward to updates

@lifewithcats5446 3 жыл бұрын

WOW!!! AMAZING!

@mgl63823 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video from the man. Love it, Love it, Love it

@Yolazonejevousaime 3 жыл бұрын

amazing work! like looks so cool can't wait to see the udpates

@Rummynose 3 жыл бұрын

Stunning!!

@hulkout7457 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome enclosure , you gave me some ideas on how I want to do mine.

@peacefulaqua6221 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, a very inspiring build!

@martinkruse7675 3 жыл бұрын

Just freaking awesome!

@justinsalmons376 3 жыл бұрын

This is amazing great first attempt, you are totally gifted wish I had half the skill keep it up love the videos

@jcray2565 3 жыл бұрын

Great work MD that background looks so natural. Would you consider a version of a paludarium with a moss / living wall using a water pump to feed the top ? Love the energy in this video

@kathanthomson865 3 жыл бұрын

its soooooo nice MD love the look

@Maltechr 2 жыл бұрын

You could use a drill attachment for the carving of the "shiny stuff" .. either a wire or flap wheel.. Will speed it up alot :)

@stuartfullbrook881 3 жыл бұрын

Archer fish would be awesome in that style tank 👍🏻

@clubdevoiture1618 3 жыл бұрын

Looks so good!!

@jacobgeorge9538 3 жыл бұрын

So glad u did this video. This is exact build i have been planning for weeks. Gonna pull the trigger soon as the tank alone is like 350. Planning on putting in an emerald tree boa, fish, and turtles. Thanks so much ur the man.

@eoincollins1883 2 жыл бұрын

I just finished a project with this exoterra, it is a class bit of kit.

@littlefella9838 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like a good frog habitat!

@pro1986 3 жыл бұрын

This is really wicked. Can't wait for theese dart frogs to move in ;)

@donnymarkowitz8413 3 жыл бұрын

That looks great!

@zaidcreighton3182 2 жыл бұрын

I like watching your buidls and designs I just like everything you do and I agree 💯 with u on keeping your fish small

@missdimples1982 3 жыл бұрын

It's like amazing live art!

@mollieman4639 3 жыл бұрын

Wow it looks amazing!! Good job😃😃

@franciscofortunato1864 3 жыл бұрын

Maravillosa ejecución! Gracias por mostrar tu buen hacer!

@Tobias611 3 жыл бұрын

4:30 my heart! Oh my god that was so cute. The SperaDesign influence is strong with this one. It looks great! When I tried it with my hermitcrab terrarium I was too dumb and left the shiny expansion foam layer on while adding the silicone, safe to say that it didn't work. Ripping the shiny layer off of 160x50 and 2x 60x50cm (all 3 sides) was not fun, and in the end I covered it in tile adhesive instead of silicone (since I simply wouldn't have had enough for that), gives it a nice rock look, so I can recommend giving that a try in another terrarium if you want to achieve that type of look! "They like to stick on leaves!" so might be geckos, maybe Lygodactylus williamsi? A very small gecko variety with a turquoise color and active during the day, really lovely if you can get your hands on some! Though they wouldn't like that high humidity as much that you have planned. So I'd guess some lovely tiny frogs, which would obviously love the water part (even if it's not dendrobates but other frogs). God now I am excited for this!

@abuzdream 3 жыл бұрын

Great video to understand lot of things which looks difficult to achieve 👍👌✌️Thank you

@BRIGHTJUS 3 жыл бұрын

Dope set up

@naegwut 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the clean tanks

@aznbx2417 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing setup... 👍 👏

@AnnabellaSignorina 3 жыл бұрын

This is mind blowing! How could you figure out these all? You are so creative! Thank you for sharing! ❤️🇬🇧

@philipherbert9298 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing scape, you are clever.

@andrewjohns6823 3 жыл бұрын

looks great

@mowolf2620 3 жыл бұрын

Great tank, really cool content as always, thanks a lot :D quick question: is the „how to improve your tank“ series over? I love these videos, are you planning on doing more in the future?